1984 Tucson Open

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$115,000 TUCSON OPEN
Golden Pin Lanes, Tucson, Ariz., May 29-Jun 2, 1984
Palombi In A Stunner

Ron Palombi Jr. watched his opponent, Mark Fahy, pick up the 7-pin and said to himself, "It's all over." Fahy, who had rolled to three previous victories, needed only six pins on his final shot to ensure a tie, seven to lock up the win, but left a shocking 1-2-7-8-10 combination.

The 21-year-old Palombi jumped on the new opportunity and drilled home three game-winning strikes for a thrilling 208-207 win, his first PBA title, and the $16,000 top prize in the $115,000 Tucson Open.

Prior to his final shot, Fahy had bowled superbly, first ousting Randy Stoughton, 227-174, then veteran Ernie Schlegel, 191-180. Fahy hit high gear against second-seeded Pete Weber, starting with eight straight strikes for a 255-213 win.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND

Pos. Name, City/State Total Amount

1 Ron Palombi Jr., Erie, Pa. 208 (1 game) $16,000
2 Mark Fahy, Chicago 880 (4 games) 8,250
3 Pete Weber, St. Louis 213 (1 game) 6,000
4 Ernie Schlegel, Vancouver, U.S.A. 180 (1 game) 5,000
5 Randy Stoughton, Indianapolis 174 (1 game) 4,000

PLAYOFF RESULTS - Fahy defeated Stoughton, 227-174; Fahy defeated Schlegel, 191-180; Fahy defeated Weber, 255-213; and in the championship game, Palombi defeated Fahy, 208-207.